The word "slightings" is spelled with the letter "s" followed by "l-i-g-h-t-i-n-g-s". The "gh" in the middle of the word is silent and pronounced as /t/. The IPA phonetic transcription for "slightings" is /slaɪtɪŋz/. The word refers to instances of being treated with disrespect or contempt, often in a subtle or indirect manner. It is important to spell words correctly to avoid confusion and misinterpretation of their meaning.